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Location : Allegheny County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-79305-39240
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Div Nrsg Cre Fclts
Opening Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 39240
Position Number: 00119323
Union: FOP Lodge 92
Bargaining Unit: G4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00078311
Bureau / Division: Division of Regulatory Oversight and Nursing Care Facilities
Worksite Address: 11 Stanwix Street
Worksite Address: Room 410
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15222
Contact Name: Renee Foley
Contact Email: renfoley@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Would you enjoy a rewarding career as a professional representative of the Department Of Health, ensuring that nursing home residents are receiving proper care? The Health Care Surveyor responsible for conducting inspections of nursing homes to evaluate the quality of care and services, and to determine eligibility of facilities for state licensure and certification and federal long term care programs. If you would like to support an organization that protects the public's health, check out this opportunity and apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations that pertain to long-term care providers and facilities, and investigate complaints relative to the quality of care, quality of life, and services provided to residents. Work is performed through the application of knowledge, established methods, practices, procedures, policies and regulations related to the various professional disciplines in the Health Care field. You will demonstrate critical thinking and display professional judgment in your daily work duties. You will conduct surveys to determine facility compliance, analyze data and write reports, review incident reports and provide follow-up, and prepare deficiency statements when necessary.
This position requires irregular work hours. Frequent travel within Allegheny, Westmoreland, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Washington, Armstrong, and Fayette counties is a requirement of this position. You will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to complaints during off-hours. Statewide travel, overnight travel and flexible work hours are required in order to accommodate state and federal mandates. The work requires irregular work hours to meet departmental needs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Special Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
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If "Yes", please provide the license number, issuing state, and expiration date in the text box below. If "No", please type N/A.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience in audiology, communication sciences and disorders (CSD), cognitive disabilities, gerontology, health administration, nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychology, public health, recreational therapies, respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, nursing home administration, or vocational rehabilitation?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.)
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REVIEWS RECORDS FOR COMPLIANCE
Reviews records such as patient medical records, dietary service records, client records, staffing records and patterns, administrative board minutes and bylaws, procedures, policies, and written contracts to determine if they are in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
Location : Allegheny County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-79305-39240
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Div Nrsg Cre Fclts
Opening Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 39240
Position Number: 00119323
Union: FOP Lodge 92
Bargaining Unit: G4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00078311
Bureau / Division: Division of Regulatory Oversight and Nursing Care Facilities
Worksite Address: 11 Stanwix Street
Worksite Address: Room 410
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15222
Contact Name: Renee Foley
Contact Email: renfoley@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Would you enjoy a rewarding career as a professional representative of the Department Of Health, ensuring that nursing home residents are receiving proper care? The Health Care Surveyor responsible for conducting inspections of nursing homes to evaluate the quality of care and services, and to determine eligibility of facilities for state licensure and certification and federal long term care programs. If you would like to support an organization that protects the public's health, check out this opportunity and apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations that pertain to long-term care providers and facilities, and investigate complaints relative to the quality of care, quality of life, and services provided to residents. Work is performed through the application of knowledge, established methods, practices, procedures, policies and regulations related to the various professional disciplines in the Health Care field. You will demonstrate critical thinking and display professional judgment in your daily work duties. You will conduct surveys to determine facility compliance, analyze data and write reports, review incident reports and provide follow-up, and prepare deficiency statements when necessary.
This position requires irregular work hours. Frequent travel within Allegheny, Westmoreland, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Washington, Armstrong, and Fayette counties is a requirement of this position. You will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to complaints during off-hours. Statewide travel, overnight travel and flexible work hours are required in order to accommodate state and federal mandates. The work requires irregular work hours to meet departmental needs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- The Department of Health provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, and opportunity for advancement.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in audiology, communication sciences and disorders (CSD), cognitive disabilities, gerontology, health administration, nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychology, public health, recreational therapies, respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, nursing home administration, or vocational rehabilitation; and one year of related professional experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of related professional experience.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires successful completion of the relevant provider-specific federally mandated Surveyor Minimum Qualifications training and Test (SMQT) provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or an equivalent certifying body for the discipline, within one year of hire.
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short !
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
- Yes
- No
02
If "Yes", please provide the license number, issuing state, and expiration date in the text box below. If "No", please type N/A.
03
Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience in audiology, communication sciences and disorders (CSD), cognitive disabilities, gerontology, health administration, nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychology, public health, recreational therapies, respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, nursing home administration, or vocational rehabilitation?
- Yes
- No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.)
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
- Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REVIEWS RECORDS FOR COMPLIANCE
Reviews records such as patient medical records, dietary service records, client records, staffing records and patterns, administrative board minutes and bylaws, procedures, policies, and written contracts to determine if they are in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have reviewed a variety of patient and facility records as the leader of a team of professionals whose sole purpose was visiting facilities and determining the facility's compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- B. I have reviewed a variety of patient and facility records as a member of a team of professionals whose sole purpose was visiting facilities and determining the facility's compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- C. I have performed quality assurance reviews of a variety of patient and facility records within the facility where I worked. These reviews included determining the facility's compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where yo...
